Tornado Warning 2, NWS Great Falls, MT

Issued

Jul 7, 2020, 3:55 PM MDT (21:55 UTC)

Expired

Jul 7, 2020, 4:15 PM MDT

In force

20 min

Issued by

NWS Great Falls, MT

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.5 in

County Fergus County, MT

The Glasgow radar (KGGW), 163 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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686 
WFUS55 KTFX 072155
TORTFX
MTC027-072215-
/O.NEW.KTFX.TO.W.0002.200707T2155Z-200707T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
355 PM MDT Tue Jul 7 2020

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Fergus County in central Montana...

* Until 415 PM MDT.
    
* At 354 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 22 miles northeast of Roy, or 22 miles south of
  Zortman, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northeastern Fergus County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Great Falls.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4740 10884 4750 10900 4769 10879 4765 10877
      4762 10868 4763 10861 4760 10847 4761 10844
      4758 10842 4760 10840 4757 10834 4758 10831
      4754 10832
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 222DEG 41KT 4761 10870 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

TP

987 
WWUS55 KTFX 072210
SVSTFX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
410 PM MDT Tue Jul 7 2020

MTC027-072219-
/O.EXP.KTFX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200707T2215Z/
Fergus MT-
410 PM MDT Tue Jul 7 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FERGUS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
415 PM MDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.  However small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain
are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central Montana.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Great Falls.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Eastern Fergus County until 430 PM MDT.

LAT...LON 4740 10884 4750 10900 4769 10879 4765 10877
      4762 10868 4763 10861 4760 10847 4761 10844
      4758 10842 4760 10840 4757 10834 4758 10831
      4754 10832
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 222DEG 41KT 4771 10856 

$$

TP

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